Iran war eases oil tanker backlog in Persian Gulf amid renewed conflict

The escalating US-Iran tensions could lead to increased crypto market volatility and stricter regulatory scrutiny on exchanges globally. The post Iran vows retaliation after Khamenei killing as Bitcoin whipsaws and crypto outflows surge 700% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Michael Burry Responds to Trump’s Criticism of Short Sellers appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. TLDR President Trump took aim at short sellers during a White House event, claiming they were “in big trouble.” Michael Burry fired back, defending short selling as essential to market health. The famed investor suggested Trump lacks understanding of his investment approach. Burry contends Trump’s Iran strategy is driven by concerns over market volatility. Brent crude surged past $126 per barrel amid heightened tensions before retreating to pre-conflict levels. During a White House gathering on Monday celebrating the rollout of Trump Accounts, President Donald Trump took shots at short sellers. He described a “couple of guys” betting against the market as facing serious losses and “being wiped out.” The president expressed his disdain for short sellers, characterizing their activities as betting against America itself. Michael Burry, the renowned investor who famously forecasted t

Oman's stance against transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize global oil shipping costs, contrasting Iran's revenue-driven approach. The post Oman opposes transit fees in Strait of Hormuz, splitting from Iran on oil shipping chokepoint appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin Climbs to $63,000 as Markets Shrug Off Iran Airstrikes appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin News Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.2% to around $63,000 on Thursday as digital-asset markets shook off a fresh round of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, with our reading of the tape showing risk appetite tracking equities higher. U.S. forces struck 90 military targets in the latest escalation, yet Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over 24 hours and crypto followed. The move leaves Bitcoin roughly 9% above its June monthly close, extending a recovery that began at the start of July. On-chain flow data shows buyers stepping in from oversold territory, underscoring how quickly the market has priced past the geopolitical shock. The rebound followed a sharp reversal earlier in the week, when Bitcoin fell more than 3% to about $61,500 after President Donald Trump declared the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire over at the NATO summit. Ether and Solana slid alongside it as traders trimmed risk, w

The post Bitcoin price shows resilience above $60,000 amid renewed US-Iran hostilities appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin price held above $62,000 after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran slowed traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and sent oil prices higher, reviving inflation concerns across global markets. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the largest digital asset traded near $63,000 on Thursday, holding above the $60,000 level that traders have watched since last month’s selloff. The move came even as renewed US strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory attacks by Tehran raised the risk of a broader disruption to energy flows from the Persian Gulf. Brent crude settled 5.2% higher Wednesday at $78.02 a barrel, its highest close since June 19, after briefly topping $80 during the session. US crude also rose, while shares were mixed and bond markets reflected renewed concern that higher energy costs could keep inflation elevated. For Bitcoin, the oil move a

Heightened geopolitical tensions could destabilize regional security and amplify crypto market volatility, impacting global financial systems. The post Jordan activates air raid sirens as Iranian missiles enter its airspace, crypto markets brace for volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The strike on Chabahar port disrupts regional trade dynamics, complicates India's connectivity strategy, and escalates US-Iran tensions. The post US strike destroys Chabahar port control tower, impacting Iran’s maritime operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin (BTC) price climbs to $63,000 as markets shrug off Iran airstrikes: Crypto Markets Today appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The crypto market bounced back from a mid-week lull on Thursday, with bitcoin BTC$62,627.85 rising by 1.2% since midnight UTC to $63,000 while ether (ETH) advanced 0.75% to $1,755. The move tracked U.S. stock market gains, as Nasdaq 100 index futures added 2.6% over the past 24 hours despite the escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. Central Command said it hit 90 military targets in the latest round of airstrikes, which took place 24 hours after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was over. Markets initially sold off at the time, but crypto remained resilient, rallying from oversold territory to extend a relatively hot streak since the turn of the month. Bitcoin is now 9% higher than June’s monthly close and a selection of altcoins has continued to outperform with lighter (LIT) and ether.fi (ETHFI) surging by around 35% ov